OFEGE Nobody fails 1974 NIGERIA Afro-psych Rock

A blistering set of Afro-Funk from the 70s -- the debut of Ofege, a band of high school students at the time! There's a really trippy sound to the set, as the guitars figure strongly in the groove, and are often recorded with some slightly psychedelic touches -- similar to Blo or some of the other headier groups of this generation. Wah wah lines often mix in with straighter fuzzed-out solos -- all driven strongly together by quick-snapping drums -- and vocals are by a young-voiced singer who brings some sweet soul touches to the English-language lyrics -- a nice contrast to the heavier sounds of the guitars! (Dusty Grooves review)

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[sychmusic]

Hey, I'm really happy this has brought back dear memories to you. Sorry, i don't have the Chris hanen record!

[Ishonail]

brought back some serious memory.....thank you very sychmusic.....i was 14 ('74) then but can groove man then.

[sychmusic]

Thanks Ishonail! Please subscribe to my channel, as i will soon be posting more Afro-rock stuff! Best, A

[DoctorXTV]

EXCELLENT !!! Is it available anywhere ???

[sychmusic]

I saw a few copies of the reissue on Ebay. Should be around 15$. Worth every cent! The whole album is incredible!! Glad you like it.

[Abe5720]

Sychmusic, I think you are performing a wonderful public service to not let the music we grew up with die. Do you happen to have The One World albums like Victory, Rejoice, etc?

Thanks, any way

[sychmusic]

Hey Abe5720, sorry for the late reply. No i don't have these albums but i will soon be posting stuff from sjob movement, mebusas, ngozi family, witch and other Zambian, Nigerian, Ghana stuff. (AS SOON AS I FIND TIME, which could be in a few weeks!)

[ayyildizkizi1]

nice

[sambaboy77]

if my memory serves me right ..Dapo Olumide, Melvin on vocals and the drummer? i have to go back to Lucina Joseph st in surulere Lagos to get that name ..will post it later!!

[INDIETEK]

WOW!

[muxpy2000]

I'm 25 this is way before my time but i remember my dad playing this on his turntable with those gigantic wooden speakers and my mom dancing and singing along, thanks for the memories brother, just decided to search and like a miracle it was on YouTube, BTW does anyone happen to have the Chris Hanen record? I believe its called ozigizaga

[muxpy2000]

I'm 25 this is way before my time but i remember my dad playing this on his turntable with those gigantic wooden speakers and my mom dancing and singing along, thanks for the memories brother, just decided to search and like a miracle it was on YouTube, BTW does anyone happen to have the Chris Hanen record? I believe its called ozigizaga